5 Important Misconceptions About Losing Weight

As a dietitian, I get asked this question all the time. One thing that really bugs me is the diet myth out there that “carbs make me fat.” There are so many people now who won’t eat a piece of bread or a baked potato because they believe these foods “make you fat.”

I really think this is one myth that needs to be debunked, because the truth is that carbs don’t make you fat. Eating too many calories and not burning enough off is what makes you fat!…………

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Coconut water is the new Muscle Milk. No, it's not the same thing as the saturated-fat-laden coconut milk derived from the meat of the coconut but is instead the thin, watery stuff that drains out when you break a young, green coconut open. One cup of the water contains a mere 46 calories but is chock-full of electrolytes and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C, plus it's got less than 0.5 grams of fat and provides a nice source of fiber.